Neophite needing advice

Wrong, wrong...i am owner of SOME,of the Linn "gear", i believe that they offer, one the best balanced (neutrality-musicality) audio gear on the market! And NAD, Creek,...aren't even in the same league, even with the "cheapest" Linn line! Tip for you: MiracleEar, offers free ear check-up, just before you spend some more money on your next audio purchase!

Linn "Classic" is integrated amp + CD player in ONE unit. And VERY GOOD one (check the latest issue of Stereophile). For the speakers, check for the used "Sekrit"( $250 Audiogon, Linn) also Linn, it is designed as a wall speaker, but many are using Sekrit, as a main speaker (What HiFi) because they are so good! (better than Tukanv IMO)For the rest you can get the used tube AM/fm on the E-bay for $200, plus some cables to get you started! Good Luck!

CORRECTION! CORRECTION! Classic is a "Reciever" that has AM/FM! Better for you, "three birds killed with one stone"!

They are versatile, and yes you can do that too, but also you can use them as a minimonitors on the stand! I thought Tukan's were their (linn)best low cost, till i heard Sekrits! they are "sweet" and as detailed as Epos 12, without trace of any coloration! I am confindent to say, for the money, probably best sounding speakers you can buy!On- Wall speakers, who would ever thought? Regarding Himes, i haven't! Although i would recommend "Pulp" Charles Bukowski (i would like to hear your comments on this detective novel)and the "Chump change" Dan Fante, it isn;t detective novel, but "cuts" like a rasor! Dekay, did you ever watch the "Singing detective" miniseries about 10 years ago, i think on HBO?

NAD, Creek, Denon? You must be kidding?

Ehider...there isn't a reason not to believe you! Does Stan have a web-site? What kind of player he modifies? Thanks!